§ 3.1-1066. (Repealed effective October 1, 2008) Petition for referendum on question of assessment for market d...
The State Board, upon a petition being filed with it by the Virginia Sheep Federation requesting a referendum, and upon finding that sufficient interest exists among the members of the sheep industry in the Commonwealth to justify a referendum, shall authorize the holding of a referendum as provided in this chapter. The Commissioner or his designee shall then be empowered and directed to conduct a referendum on the question of whether or not the members of Virginia's sheep industry are of the opinion that additional market development, predator control, education, research and promotion of the sheep industry are required. If approved in a referendum authorized by this chapter, an assessment of fifty cents for each sheep or lamb sold within the Commonwealth shall be imposed, and the Board shall have the authority to increase the assessment no more than ten cents per year, up to a maximum assessment of one dollar per head.
(1995, c. 691.)
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